| Mark Twain |
pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, U.S. author and humorist (b.1835--d.1910). |
| markup |
the amount or percentage that a seller adds to the cost price of goods to determine their selling price. [2 definitions] |
| mark up |
to raise the price of. |
| marl |
a crumbly earthy deposit composed mostly of clay and calcium carbonate, used to improve acidic soils. [2 definitions] |
| marlin |
any of several large ocean game fish that have a long, pointed snout. |
| marline |
a light cord made of two loosely twisted fiber strands, sometimes wound around heavier rope to prevent fraying. |
| marlinespike |
a pointed iron tool that is used to separate strands of rope. |
| marmalade |
a jam that contains bits of fruit and rind, esp. of oranges. |
| marmalade tree |
a tropical American evergreen tree that bears a plumlike edible fruit. |
| marmite |
a large ceramic or metal pot, often with legs, and used for making soup. |
| marmoreal |
of or resembling marble. |
| marmoset |
any of various small, tropical American monkeys that have a squirrel-like body, soft fur, and a long, furry tail. |
| marmot |
any of several thick-bodied burrowing rodents that have coarse fur and short legs and ears, such as the woodchuck. |
| maroon1 |
of or pertaining to a dark brownish red color. |
| maroon2 |
to put and leave (someone) ashore on an island or remote coast. [3 definitions] |
| marplot |
one who ruins a plan or project by meddlesome, officious interference. |
| marque1 |
see "letter of marque." |
| marque2 |
an identifying emblem or nameplate, commonly attached by a manufacturer to automobiles. [2 definitions] |
| marquee |
a canopy or rooflike covering that extends outward from the entrance to a building, and, in the case of a theater, having a sign that displays the title of the current play or film and sometimes the names of its actors. [2 definitions] |
| marquess |
a British nobleman with rank under a duke and above an earl. A marquess is the equivalent of a French marquis. |
| marquetry |
inlaid work, as of different colored woods or ivory. |